'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra
Frank Gehry
Overview
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both pieces. Only 100 were made worldwide. Much rarer model in original red. Lots of wear as shown. Able to be used comfortably.
Ottoman dimensions - 24" D x 20" W x 17" H
Chair from the experimental corrugated cardboard series "Easy Edges", designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1980s. This version is no longer in production.
Gehry's experimentation with cardboard furniture grew from his extensive use of it in architectural models. To show the strength of the laminated cardboard Material, he famously photographed a Volkswagen Beetle supported on all four wheels with cardboard side chairs.
He used a particular type of multi-layer corrugated cardboard, and stipulated its use in the production versions by Vitra. This version is from Vitra's earliest production, a long-time show sample and has been included in many exhibitions of modern design, and is velvety soft to the touch. Only one or two available for sale on the planet, and to our knowledge the only one in red.
Ottoman dimensions - 24" D x 20" W x 17" H
Chair from the experimental corrugated cardboard series "Easy Edges", designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1980s. This version is no longer in production.
Gehry's experimentation with cardboard furniture grew from his extensive use of it in architectural models. To show the strength of the laminated cardboard Material, he famously photographed a Volkswagen Beetle supported on all four wheels with cardboard side chairs.
He used a particular type of multi-layer corrugated cardboard, and stipulated its use in the production versions by Vitra. This version is from Vitra's earliest production, a long-time show sample and has been included in many exhibitions of modern design, and is velvety soft to the touch. Only one or two available for sale on the planet, and to our knowledge the only one in red.
Specifications
Specifications
Creator
Frank Gehry
Reference No.
LU1853337833052
Place of Origin
United States
Date of Manufacture
1980s
Dimensions
width
height
depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Cardboard
Creator
Frank Gehry
Reference No.
LU1853337833052
Place of Origin
United States
Date of Manufacture
1980s
Dimensions
width
height
depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Cardboard
Specifications
Creator
Frank Gehry
Reference No.
LU1853337833052
Place of Origin
United States
Date of Manufacture
1980s
Dimensions
width
height
depth
seat height
Materials & Technique
Cardboard
Designer Notes
Frank Gehry
b. 1929
One of the most renowned architects in the world, Frank Gehry was born in Canada in 1929. His works include the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Dancing House in Prague and The Museum of Pop Culture. Vanity Fair named hiim the most important architect of our age. His first furniture line called 'Easy Edges" was constructed entirely out of cardboard, made from 1969-1973.
'Little Beaver' Cardboard Chair and Ottoman for Vitra
Frank Gehry
$14,500
Extremely rare 'Little Beaver' chair designed by Frank Gehry, produced by Vitra in 1987. Comes with matching ottoman. Vitra plaques on underside of both pieces. Only 100 were made worldwide. Much rarer model in original red. Lots of wear as shown. Able to be used comfortably.
Ottoman dimensions - 24" D x 20" W x 17" H
Chair from the experimental corrugated cardboard series "Easy Edges", designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1980s. This version is no longer in production.
Gehry's experimentation with cardboard furniture grew from his extensive use of it in architectural models. To show the strength of the laminated cardboard Material, he famously photographed a Volkswagen Beetle supported on all four wheels with cardboard side chairs.
He used a particular type of multi-layer corrugated cardboard, and stipulated its use in the production versions by Vitra. This version is from Vitra's earliest production, a long-time show sample and has been included in many exhibitions of modern design, and is velvety soft to the touch. Only one or two available for sale on the planet, and to our knowledge the only one in red.
Ottoman dimensions - 24" D x 20" W x 17" H
Chair from the experimental corrugated cardboard series "Easy Edges", designed by Frank Gehry for Vitra, c. 1980s. This version is no longer in production.
Gehry's experimentation with cardboard furniture grew from his extensive use of it in architectural models. To show the strength of the laminated cardboard Material, he famously photographed a Volkswagen Beetle supported on all four wheels with cardboard side chairs.
He used a particular type of multi-layer corrugated cardboard, and stipulated its use in the production versions by Vitra. This version is from Vitra's earliest production, a long-time show sample and has been included in many exhibitions of modern design, and is velvety soft to the touch. Only one or two available for sale on the planet, and to our knowledge the only one in red.
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Date of Manufacture
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Los Angeles
2360 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Southampton
257 County Rd 39A
Southampton, NY 11968
Southampton, NY 11968
LA (310) 876-1440
NY (631) 333-2004
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